Death in Her Hands
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While on her daily walk with her dog in a secluded woods, a woman comes across a note, handwritten...
Sweet Rome (Sweet Home, #1.5)
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You met Romeo Prince in the Amazon & USA Today bestselling novel, Sweet Home. Now hear the story...
More Than Maybe
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Growing up under his punk rocker dad's spotlight, eighteen-year-old Luke Greenly knows fame and...
LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) in Movies
Apr 5, 2022
Jim Carrey once again steals the show, as a more unhinged Robotnik, closer to his game counterpart than he was the first time around. When coupled with the inclusion of fan favourite characters Tails and Knuckles, alongside series mainstays like the Chaos Emeralds, Sonic 2 runs headfirst into its source material whilst still feeling at home in the real world. It's a good balance.
A lot of the comedy fell flat for me however. A lot of jokes didn't land properly, but it's important to remember that this is a movie geared towards kids, and as such, it's not a huge issue. There's also a kind of discount Meet the Parents side plot that feels wholly unnecessary and drags the mid point, but this is completely made up for by one of the most entertaining final acts in recent blockbuster memory. The final showdown is an unencumbered blast. As someone who grew up playing the Sonic games, it's a joy to behold and is a testament to how fucking fun video game adaptions can be when handled well.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is just a damn good time, and I say that confidently as a grown ass man. Make the trip to the cinema and treat yo self.
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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Every Little Secret [Audiobook] in Books
May 8, 2022
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From the outside, Grace, Marcus and their daughter Kaia appear to be a happy family who have it all but, below the surface, secrets lie which threaten to tear their lives apart.
This was a good book to listen to; it started strong, had a few chapters that dragged on a bit but then finished strong. The story is told from 3 timelines and from multiple points of view but whilst I did get lost a few times, this was probably because I was dipping in and out of the audiobook rather than listening to it in big chunks but I soon got back on track.
The characters are strong and well developed and whilst they might not be the most likeable people in the world, I didn't think it mattered too much to me in this particular instance.
The story and plot were interesting and it was a real puzzle trying to work out who was telling the truth and how it was all going to end which I really enjoyed. There are a number of twists and the ending was great.
Overall, a good domestic, family thriller which the narrator did a good job of distinguishing between the characters and keeping you engaged.
Thank you to HarperCollins UK Audio via NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to listen to this book and share my thoughts.
Emissary (Emissary Quintet #1)
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Of Hoaxes and Homicide
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The second in the delightful Dear Miss Hermione mystery series from Anastasia Hastings—when you...
Murder at the Breakers
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For fans of HBO’s The Gilded Age, explore the dark side of the alluring world of America’s 19th...
A Thousand Glittering Lights
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Only she can see him. Ellie is about to release the hotly anticipated sequel to her...
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